Learn More About Advanced Surface Ablation

How advanced surface ablation from your ophthalmologists in Manhattan, NY, can help your vision

If you need vision correction, but you don’t want to wear glasses or contact lenses and you aren’t a good candidate for LASIK, you need to find out about advanced surface ablation.

Dr. Christopher Coad and Dr. Jay Yoon at Chelsea Eye Ophthalmology in Manhattan, NY, provide comprehensive vision services, including advanced surface ablation, to help your vision.

Advanced surface ablation, previously known as Photo-Refractive Keratectomy or PRK, has been approved by the FDA for decades. Your ophthalmologist may recommend advanced surface ablation if you:

  • Have chronic dry eyes
  • Have a thinner cornea than what is necessary for LASIK
  • Play contact sports or activities which could result in trauma to your eyes

When you choose advanced surface ablation, you will enjoy important benefits like these:

  • Preservation of the cornea, because only the surface layer is ablated, not the deeper layer
  • Less risk of complications than with LASIK. including reduced risk of corneal injuries
  • Less likely to cause or worsen dry eyes because it’s gentler on corneal nerves

During your advanced surface ablation procedure, your doctor will place anesthetic drops in your eye. An alcohol-based solution is placed on your eye to loosen the surface cells. Your doctor then removes the outer surface of your cornea and corrects the shape of the cornea using a laser. A soft contact lens is placed on your eye for eye protection while your eye heals.

If you are tired of wearing glasses or contact lenses and have been told you are not a good candidate for LASIK, it’s time to consider advanced surface ablation. You deserve to see well and advanced surface ablation can help.

To find out more about advanced surface ablation and how it can help your vision, call Dr. Christopher Coad and Dr. Jay Yoon at Chelsea Eye Ophthalmology in Manhattan, NY. You can reach them in the office by calling (212) 220-0066, so call now.

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Testimonials

  • "Cannot recommend Dr Coad & his lasik coordinator Nicole enough. They are wonderfully supportive and gentle that even if you are nervous it will be difficult to stay that way around this supportive duo! Without a doubt recommend going to see them, they are worth the additional care and cost for a full-service experience that are there just to help you & give you the best vision possible. Thank you Dr Coad & Nicole."
    Yasmin L.
  • "Dr. Coad and his staff made the experience of having a cataract removed the best it could possibly be, from evaluation to discussing options to being reassuring when the surgery began, to follow-up. The evaluation process was efficient, yet at no time did I feel as if it was anything but personal. His staff at all times were both professional and welcoming. Vace, the surgical coordinator, did everything to make sure the surgical process went smoothly.
    As to Dr. Coad himself, I can't say enough. His skill is absolutely top-notch, but it was the concern that he took in making sure that I understood all of my options, and his reassuring manner before, during and after the surgery which makes it easy to recommend him to the fullest to anyone who needs ophthalmic care."
    Ed W.
  • "Had a five star experience at Chelsea Eye! I went to Dr Yoon for an eye exam and she was extremely friendly, helpful and down to earth! I have met all the staff and they are very friendly and easy to talk to. Hugo in particular was wonderful to work with during the exam. It was a breathe of fresh air coming to this practice and I highly recommend going here for an Optometry appointment or Opthalmology appointment with Dr Coad."
    Devon T.
  • "Can I please take a moment and talk about how awesome Dr. Jay Yoon is?!

    I would be friends with this woman! I went in freaked out about a blood vessel on my eye and in total hypochondriac mode (is it a stroke? Is this connected to my brain? Is it gonna spread?). She laughed and calmly said "looks like you've always had this and it's fine and here are some drops cause your eyes are dry and here's my great primary doctor who I recommend since you don't have one."

    She was very funny and relatable and cool - she didn't try to rush me away and she was honest about everything too and so helpful.

    I've already started recommending her and now I'll do it on here: book an appt and be treated so warmly."
    Bonnie G.
  • "Dr Coad and Nicole were both absolutely wonderful. After my brother had LASIK surgery, I decided to go ahead and do the same.

    Both Nicole and Dr. Coad are very proficient in their work. They answered any and all questions that I had, and calmed every nervous feeling that arose from the start, up until the surgery.

    Going through the surgery I was EXTREMELY nervous and Dr. Coad walked me through the entire procedure (before and during) and made my whole LASIK experience a breeze.

    I can not recommend them enough. If you are interested in LASIK Dr. Coad is the only doctor I would trust."
    Christina V.
  • "This team is the absolute best. Christine is a gift from the gods and makes you feel comfortable supported and amazing. She really got me through my anxieties about my recent lasik surgery - which went great! Dr Coad is the best. A fantastic team, a simple process - I highly recommend this team - if you've ever considered lasik (like I have for the last 20 years) make an appt with this great group. You'll be happy you did."
    Mark P.
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